Bill > A05107

This bill imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks, with different tax rates depending on the amount of sugar content. The revenue generated from this tax will be deposited into a newly established Community Health Equity Fund, which will be used to support various community-based programs and initiatives related to improving access to healthy foods, promoting physical activity, and addressing health disparities. The bill also allows municipalities to impose their own local taxes on sugary drinks. Additionally, the bill establishes a Community Advisory Board on Health Equity to provide recommendations on the allocation of the fund's resources.